Salvia nubicola
Salvia nubicola, commonly known as the cloud-dwelling sage, is a distinctive perennial herb native to specific montane regions. Characterized by its unique foliage and delicate floral structure, this plant holds significant botanical interest. Exploring its traditional medicinal uses and ecological niche offers valuable insights into its potential pharmacological properties.
- Scientific name: Salvia nubicola
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and family Lamiaceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Salvia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Salvia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Salvia nubicola, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is known as 云生丹参 (zh), which is also written as 云生丹参 in its simplified forms (zh-hans) and is specifically designated as 云生丹参 in mainland China (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 云生丹参 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 云生丹参 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 云生丹参 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several key regions in Asia. In Western Asia, its presence is noted within the borders of Afghanistan. It can also be found in China, specifically within the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species inhabits the East Himalaya region as well as Nepal. Additionally, the plant extends its range into Pakistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salvia nubicola has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rosmarinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |